Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated April 9, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his health, draft substitutes, the status of his regiment, the fall of Richmond and Petersburg, and the weather.

Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated December 14, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the death of Edwin Bush, his upcoming furlough, the status of his regiment, and life at Madison General Hospital.